• Titans vs Packers Pre Game Thoughts

  Filed under Preseason Game Preview
  Aug 27

  General Details

  Location: Lambeau Field
  Time: 6:00 pm C, 7:00 pm E
  Where Can I See the Game: Wisconsin Resident-Your Local CBS Channel, Outside Wisconsin-I will update this post if anything comes up.

  Players Most Likely to Sit Out the Game:

  James Jones, Scott Wells, Josh Sitton, Ryan Pickett, KGB (possibly), AJ Hawk, Charles Woodson (possibly), Al Harris (possibly), Atari Bigby, Nick Collins (possibly)

  What to Watch For:

  Since this if the final preseason game of the year this is the game where the Packers will mostly rest their starters. Starters are actually only expected to play one series in the game. This means that our backups will receive a lot of playing time this game. That is actually a good thing since we need the extra looks to see who we will be cutting to make it down to the 53 man roster limit. While this might lead to a pretty boring game it is necessary to get a good feel on which players should make the final roster. Here are some things to really watch in tomorrow’s game in my opinion:

  1)   The Packers starters might only play a series but it is worth seeing how well they do in that series. Ryan Grant will also be making his first appearance of the season so we can see what kind of shape he is in after the injury and the holdout. KGB might also play so that will be another thing to watch. Hopefully the starters can have a successful series to instill confidence going into the season.

  2)   The Titans will be playing their starters for most of the game. The Titans are one of the few teams in the league that actually prefer to sit their starters for the third game and play their starters for most of the fourth game. So if the Packers are creamed tomorrow night I wouldn’t worry too much. I actually would expect it. If the Packers are competitive or actually win I would seriously start worrying if I were a Titans fan. Even though our backups most likely won’t win it is a good opportunity for these players to face some tougher competition.

  3)   I think the running back competition will actually come down to this final game. At this point I really couldn’t tell you who will win the competition. I think all three running backs are in competition for the one or two open running back spots on the roster. I think Herron will need to show more explosive plays. Morency will need to show more consistency. Lumpkin will need to show more of his potential. A new idea is actually being floated out there that the Packers could use Lumpkin as a fullback. If Lumpkin is given some time at fullback and he shows some potential at the position I think he will make the roster as a RB/FB.

  4)   Like the running back battle I think the linebacking battle will be just as tight. At this point Abdul Hodge, Desmond Bishop and Tracy White are competing for one or two spots on the roster (there is a slim chance that they will keep all three). Just like at running back I think this battle will come down to the Titans game. While I didn’t think both Hodge and Bishop could make the team I am now thinking that it could be a possibility. Supposedly Bishop has got some work at OLB so if he is able to play OLB I think the Packers could keep both of them on the roster. If that doesn’t work out though I think only one of them will make the roster. Meanwhile Tracy White needs to show that he is more than a special teamer. If he can’t show he is more than a special teamer I think he might be shown the door since we have several other really good special teamers.

  5)   The last big competition in my opinion is at defensive end. At this point I think Jason Hunter and Michael Montgommery will be competing for the final defensive end spot on the roster. Both have things working for them and against them. For example Hunter is a great special teamer and has finally shown some pass rushing ability but he is terrible in run defense and needs to be more consistent in his pass rush. Meanwhile Michael Montgommery is a pretty good run stuffer and can actually play defensive tackle as well. He lacks top speed though and has never been a great pass rusher. I think only one will make the roster so whoever shines more will get the spot in my opinion.

  6)   I would recommend watching Brohm and Flynn. I have told you to watch them every game but I think this game is the most crucial. This will be the most time either of them have gotten in a game. Hopefully they can actually do something in this game or we could be in a lot of trouble if Rodgers gets hurt. Hopefully this will be their last gametime of the year and they should take advantage of it as they grow as NFL quarterbacks.

  7)   Finally watch the bubble players. This is the last chance for bubble players to either win a spot on the roster or blow their chances of making the team. At this point some players I would consider to be bubble players include: Jarrett Bush, Joe Porter, Tyrone Culver, Charlie Peprah, Michael Montgommery, Jason Hunter, Brandon Chillar (very slim chance of being cut), Demsmond Bishop, Abdul Hodge, Daniel Muir, Alfred Malone, John Kuhn, Vernand Morency, Noah Herron, Kregg Lumpkin, Tory Humphrey, Joey Haynos, Breno Giacomini, Junius Coston, and Tony Moll. While some of these players have a good job of keeping their spot on the team, at this point I wouldn’t guarentee any of them a roster spot on the team. I bet there will be at least one surprise that doesn’t make the roster and one that does make the roster.

  What will you be watching for in the Titan’s game?

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